Philips DVDR615 user manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Solution

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Troubleshooting

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help.

English

Problem

No power.

The message “IS THE TV ON?” appears on the display panel.

The buttons on the DVD recorder do not work.

Remote control does not work.

Solution

–Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the DVD recorder to turn on the system.

–Make sure the AC outlet has power.

–The DVD recorder will not operate until you complete the first installation. Read chapter “Installing the DVD Recorder - First Installation” for details.

–The DVD recorder may be in Dealer mode, all buttons on the front of the DVD recorder are locked. To deactivate the dealer mode :

1)Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.

2)Press and hold STOP button and OPEN/CLOSE on the front of the recorder while you reconnect the power cord to the power supply.

3)As soon as the time or '00:00' appears on the display (within 6-10 seconds), release the buttons.

–There is a technical problem. Disconnect the DVD recorder from the power outlet for 30 seconds, then connect again. If the DVD recorder still will not operate, then reset it to the default factory settings :

1)Disconnect the DVD recorder from the power outlet.

2)Press and hold down STANDBY-ON button on the front of the recorder while reconnecting to the power outlet.

3)Release STANDBY-ON button when “IS THE TV ON?” appears on the display. All the information stored in the memory (programs, time) will be cleared. Complete the first installation again and reset any items you have adjusted during your use of the recorder.

–Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the

DVD recorder (not towards TV). If the DVD recorder receives a signal from the remote control, icon D will appear on the display.

–Remove any obstacles between DVD recorder and the remote control.

–Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.

–Press DVD-MENU on the remote control.

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Contents Need help fast? For Customer Use Guarantees that your date Youll receive notificationReturning the enclosed card By registering your product Speciﬁed by the manufacturer Only use attachments/accessoriesUse only with the cart, stand EL 6475-E005 04/01English LaserFrançais For Customer UseG l i s h Special FunctionsTable of Contents Editing/Finalizing Recording Setup Care and Safety InformationCleaning discs About recyclingRefer to pages 41~43 to learn how to create a YesDVD Accessories suppliedGeneral Information IntroductionSetting the TV to the correct video in channel Connecting to TVGeneral Selecting a suitable connection to your TVOption 1 Using Y Pb Pr jacks Connecting to TV cont’dFirst installation menu Press STANDBY-ON2 on the DVD Recorder to turn it onHelpful Hint Proceed to page 24 to continue the first installationAntenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal Option 2 Using S-Video Y/C jackOption 3 Using Video Cvbs jack Option 4 Using Antenna jacks only Connecting a Satellite Receiver/ Cable Box Connecting to Additional DevicesUsing the input sockets IN-EXT 1 or IN-EXT2 Connecting a VCR/DVD player Connecting Additional Devices cont’dOption 2 Using S-VIDEO In or Video In jack Connecting a camcorder to the front jacksOption 1 Using DV in jack Using analog audio output Connecting to Additional Devices cont’dJacks StereoRemote Control Remote Control cont’d Using the alphanumeric keypad to enter the characters Using the remote control to operate the systemJacks behind the flap Front PanelVideo @ L/R AudioFirst Installation Installing the DVD RecorderLanguage and Country menu appears on the TV 169 Letterbox PanscanTime and Date menu appears on the TV Installing the DVD Recorder cont’dCheck if the information on the menu is Correct § Press 4 to select Done and press OK to save the changesTV channel programming Setting favorite TV channelsAutomatic TV channel search Press 4 repeatedly to select Set-upSelecting the channel input signal Setting up VCR Plus+ channelsAntenna Select this if you connected an antenna signal Repeat steps 5~6 to search for other TV channelsManual time/date settings Setting the time and dateAutomatic time/date settings Select Smart Clock and press 2 to confirmSetting the language Playable discs PlaybackInserting a disc MP3-CDStarting disc playback Playback cont’dPlaying a DVD video disc Playing a Super Video CDsPlaying an MP3 CD Playing a DVD+RW discPlaying a picture disc slide show Playable Jpeg picture discUsing Toolbar options Additional Playback FeaturesTime search Changing subtitle languageTV programming mode Additional Playback Features cont’dSwitching camera angles Changing audio soundtrack languageChanging to another title/ chapter/track Pausing playback / slow motion playRepeat play Selecting various play modeRepeating a specific segment A-B Shuffle playPress 3 4 to select the setting for Recording Recording settingsRecording Discs for recordingRecording cont’d Recording mode Recording languagePress 1 to confirm Inserting chapter markersManual recording Filter modeIndex Picture screen or disc content menu appears on the TV Pausing a recordingDeleting a recording Use 1 2 3 4 to select an entry in the menuCreating a YesDVD disc YesDVDTMPrinting aYesDVD customized case coversheet Tips The YesDVD disc is playable on other DVD playersEnables or disables YesDVD functionality YesDVD setup and software registrationRegister StatusProvides general information about YesDVD AboutYesDVDTMStart time Timer RecordingStop time DateRecord mode Timer Recording cont’dRepeat Programming recording from a Satellite Receiver/Cable BoxProgramming recordings with VCR Plus+ System CancelVCR Plus+ ClearChange Changing a programmed recordingDeleting a programmed recording About editing Editing/Finalizing RecordingIndex Picture screens Color coded buttons functionsChanging the disc/title name Editing/Finalizing Recording cont’dMaking the editing compatible DVD+RW Insert a recorded DVD+RW or an Unfinalized DVD+RHiding unwanted chapter To cancel the hidden chaptersHide ShowEditing title divide/append/Index picture Editing/Finalising Recording cont’dEditing chapter merge/split/hide Deleting chapter markers Photo editingStop Browsing the disc Using the BrowserAdding pictures to an album Using the Browser cont’dBrowsing the picture disc Deleting picture in an album Changing the picture order within an albumDeleting an album Select this to activate zoom mode Zoom mode Changing the slide show settingsSelect this to toggle between repeat on and off Speed Down / Speed UpSystem Menu Preferences Accessing to the Preferences optionsRecording YesDVDTMFeatures AccessSystem Menu Preferences cont’d DiscSystem System Menu SetupAccessing to the Setup options Time-date System Menu Setup cont’dAnalog channels Video output96 kHz ProgressiveAudio output Digital outputAbout Access Control Setting Access ControlSetting or changing the pin code Setting the country of originActivating/Deactivating the child lock Setting Access Control cont’dChildLock Authorizing discsRating explanations Restricting playback by Parental ControlPress 4 to select Level and press 2 to enter its options Solution TroubleshootingProblem Problem Solution Troubleshooting cont’dTroubleshooting cont’d Message Collision appears Power Supply Timer RecordingDisc types Front Connections Record modesFollowing symbols/messages may Display panel symbols/messagesAppear on your DVD recorder display 0000Display panel symbols/messages cont’d Glossary Philips Limited Warranty Knoxville,Tennessee 37914-1810, USA 3139 246 Print in China SgpJP-0434-37-1